Scenes of the Super Bowl

New Orleans is all about the sideshows. And maybe a little football

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on February 3, 2013 8:47 AM

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is lifted into the air by teammates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is lifted into the air by teammates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP ... more

San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers (2) makes a 36-yard field goal during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans.

San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers (2) makes a 36-yard field goal during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans.

Jennifer Hudson performs with students from Sandy Hook Elementary School singing "America the Beautiful" before NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Jennifer Hudson performs with students from Sandy Hook Elementary School singing "America the Beautiful" before NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens ... more

Jennifer Hudson performs with students from Sandy Hook Elementary School before NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) less

Jennifer Hudson performs with students from Sandy Hook Elementary School before NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers walks onto the field during warm ups prior to Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers walks onto the field during warm ups prior to Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Alison Harbaugh (L), Ingrid Harbaugh (2nd R), and Jackie Harbaugh (R) pose for a picture on the field prior to the Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Alison Harbaugh (L), Ingrid Harbaugh (2nd R), and Jackie Harbaugh (R) pose for a picture on the field prior to the Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, ... more

A San Francisco 49ers play runs past an NFL logo before the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A San Francisco 49ers play runs past an NFL logo before the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Photo: Charlie Riedel, Associated Press

A San Francisco 49ers play runs past an NFL logo before the start... Photo-4132645.56184 - Houston Chronicle

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, left, prepares to embrace Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh before the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) less

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, left, prepares to embrace Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh before the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in ... more

Baltimore Ravens fan Cindy Piece poses for a photo before the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

Baltimore Ravens fan Cindy Piece poses for a photo before the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Jim Harbaugh taps Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers on the chest during warm ups prior to Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Jim Harbaugh taps Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers on the chest during warm ups prior to Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the ... more

San Francisco 49ers co-chair Denise York, left, talks to running back Frank Gore, right, before the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David Goldman) less

San Francisco 49ers co-chair Denise York, left, talks to running back Frank Gore, right, before the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP ... more

Young ladies waiting in the general admission line around the back of the club wait for the doors to open at Jax Brewery which is this year's host of the Playboy Superbowl party on Friday Feb. 1, 2013 in New Orleans, La. less

Young ladies waiting in the general admission line around the back of the club wait for the doors to open at Jax Brewery which is this year's host of the Playboy Superbowl party on Friday Feb. 1, 2013 in New ... more

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

Young ladies waiting in the general admission line around the back... Photo-4130877.56184 - Houston Chronicle

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Neil Patrick Harris stuffs a Crown Royal camo care package for U.S. troops.

Neil Patrick Harris stuffs a Crown Royal camo care package for U.S. troops.

Some scalpers are getting four times face value for tickets to tonight's game.

Some scalpers are getting four times face value for tickets to tonight's game.

Photo: Chris Graythen, Getty Images

Some scalpers are getting four times face value for tickets to... Photo-4131168.56184 - Houston Chronicle

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Montoya of the Niner Noise reacts to the crowd of 49ers fans on Decatur Street in New Orleans. 49ers fans poured out on the streets in New Orleans, La., on Saturday, February 2, 2013, the day before the 49ers played in Super Bowl XLVII less

Montoya of the Niner Noise reacts to the crowd of 49ers fans on Decatur Street in New Orleans. 49ers fans poured out on the streets in New Orleans, La., on Saturday, February 2, 2013, the day before the 49ers ... more

Members of the Niner Noise perform for fans on Decatur Street in New Orleans on Saturday. 49ers fans poured out on the streets in New Orleans, La., on Saturday, February 2, 2013, the day before the 49ers played in Super Bowl XLVII less

Members of the Niner Noise perform for fans on Decatur Street in New Orleans on Saturday. 49ers fans poured out on the streets in New Orleans, La., on Saturday, February 2, 2013, the day before the 49ers played ... more

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

Members of the Niner Noise perform for fans on Decatur Street in... Photo-4128980.56184 - Houston Chronicle

Tonight's MVP just might be someone who can get this Pillsbury snack stadium to someone who's hungry while it is still fresh.

Tonight's MVP just might be someone who can get this Pillsbury snack stadium to someone who's hungry while it is still fresh.

Photo: G. Newman Lowrance, Associated Press

Tonight's MVP just might be someone who can get this Pillsbury... Photo-4130867.56184 - Houston Chronicle

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49ers fan Robert Chewning of Ukiah came prepared with a red and gold parasol to Decatur Street in New Orleans. 49ers fans poured out on the streets in New Orleans, La., on Saturday, February 2, 2013, the day before the 49ers played in Super Bowl XLVII less

49ers fan Robert Chewning of Ukiah came prepared with a red and gold parasol to Decatur Street in New Orleans. 49ers fans poured out on the streets in New Orleans, La., on Saturday, February 2, 2013, the day ... more

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

49ers fan Robert Chewning of Ukiah came prepared with a red and... Photo-4128976.56184 - Houston Chronicle

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Journey and Rascal Flatts join forces for a CMT concert in the Big Easy.

Journey and Rascal Flatts join forces for a CMT concert in the Big Easy.

Members of the Warren Easton High School marching band of New Orleans perform outside of the Superdome before the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.

Members of the Warren Easton High School marching band of New Orleans perform outside of the Superdome before the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.

Photo: Elaine Thompson, Associated Press

Members of the Warren Easton High School marching band of New... Photo-4132300.56184 - Houston Chronicle

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San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman talks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in New Orleans. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game on Feb. 3. less

San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman talks with reporters on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in New Orleans. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Vic Sandhu, fan of the San Francisco 49ers shows support for his team against the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Vic Sandhu, fan of the San Francisco 49ers shows support for his team against the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in ... more